Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras

• Railways Ministry will establish Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras at railway stations across the country.
• It aims to make available quality medicines to all at an affordable price.
• The Ministry has identified the list of fifty stations for the pilot project.
• These Kendra’s will be set up and operated by Licensees at locations identified by Railway Divisions.

ABOUT PRADHAN MANTRI BHARTIYA JAN AUSHADHI PARIYOJANA

• Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras are set up under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana.
• It was launched by Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizer
• Objective – To provide quality medicines at affordable prices to all through dedicated outlets called PMBJAK.
• Pharmaceutical & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) is implementing agency.